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What are the strengths and weaknesses of Jimmy Wells from Bob’s point of view?

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What are the strengths and weaknesses of Jimmy Wells from Bob’s point of view?

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Jimmy Wells was assertive. He did not want to leave New York. But he was not adventurous enough to chase his dreams, across the nation. He was a plodder.

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अध्याय 1.3: After Twenty Years - Exercises [पृष्ठ ३२]

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अध्याय 1.3 After Twenty Years
Exercises | Q 4. b) | पृष्ठ ३२

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